Opéra national du Rhin

Opéra national du Rhin (OnR) owes its unique character to the special patronage of its three host cities: Strasbourg, Colmar and Mulhouse. These towns run the OnR together as a syndicat intercommunal. Each city hosts its own artistic department: Opera in Strasbourg, Ballet of the Opéra national du Rhin in Mulhouse (a national choreographic center (CCN) since 1985) and the Opera Studio in Colmar, our centre for training young singers. After over 45 years, this Alsatian institution has become a model for others. While remaining rooted in its region and in Europe, OnR has become a staple of the French and international scene and was awarded the prestigious status of ‘Opéra national’ in 1997. OnR works closely with Orchestre philharmonique de Strasbourg, directed by Aziz Shokhakimov and Orchestre national de Mulhouse, directed by Christoph Koncz. These two directors manage the opera and dance productions. The OnR produces an annual programme of more than 140 performances, recitals, concerts and shows for young audiences. The OnR owes its reputation on the international scene to renowned directors such as Jean-Pierre Ponnelle (The Magic Flute, La bohème or Turandot), Achim Freyer, David Pountney, Philippe Arlaud, Alfred Kirchner, Stéphane Braunschweig, Georges Lavaudant, Klaus Michael Grüber, Christof Loy, David McVicar, Vincent Boussard, Olivier Py, Robert Carsen, Barrie Kosky, Mariame Clément, Jossi Wieler, Sergio Morabito, Pierre-Emmanuel Rousseau and Marie-Eve Signeyrole.